The Outsiders Chapter 1 & 2 Comprehension Check

Front

What role does Darry play in Ponyboy's life?

Back

Darry acts as a parental figure for Ponyboy, which is why he is often hard on him.

Front

Who are the two girls that Ponyboy and the greasers meet at the drive-in?

Back

The girls are Sherri (Cherry) and Marcia.

Front

What behavior of Dally embarrasses Ponyboy at the drive-in?

Back

Dally embarrasses Ponyboy by talking dirty and loudly.

Front

What is Ponyboy doing at the start of Chapter One?

Back

Ponyboy is leaving a movie theater.

Front

What happens to Ponyboy on his way home from the movies?

Back

Ponyboy is jumped by a group of Socs.

Front

How does Ponyboy feel about his relationship with Darry?

Back

Ponyboy feels that Darry is too strict and does not understand him.

Front

What is the significance of the drive-in scene in the story?

Back

The drive-in scene introduces key characters and highlights the social divide between the greasers and the Socs.

Front

What does Ponyboy's experience with the Socs reveal about the social dynamics in 'The Outsiders'?

Back

Ponyboy's experience shows the tension and conflict between the greasers and the Socs, illustrating class struggles.

Front

How does Ponyboy's character develop in the first two chapters?

Back

Ponyboy begins to understand the complexities of his world and the challenges he faces as a greaser.

Front

What themes are introduced in Chapters 1 and 2 of 'The Outsiders'?

Back

Themes of social class conflict, family dynamics, and the search for identity are introduced.